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The #TimesUp and #MeToo movements have swept across the U.S. as more women begin to stand up and say no more. Within the mortgage industry, the topic has been able to stand in the shadows, and no one really knows how common the behavior actually is. That is, until now.

[Op-ed] In the wake of the publication of a scathing column against Rob Chrisman, calling out his derogatory jokes, the industry’s response has been divisive. While I share the author’s concerns about some of Chrisman’s jokes, in my opinion, the author’s approach to initiate change was reckless and potentially harmful to our cause to improve inclusivity in our industry. I’d like to share an alternative approach to change leadership that I think is more effective for anyone wanting to implement change in our industry.

[Op-ed] With a movement against gender bias, sexism, and predatory behavior spreading to all industries, it’s time to take a look at our industry and ask: why is a daily mortgage lending industry email with disparaging jokes about women still a thing?

One of the top female executives at Bank of America is now suing the megabank, accusing her superiors and co-workers of fostering a "bro’s club" atmosphere that led to her being paid less than half what the man who shares her job title is paid.

One Reddit user posed this question, claiming she has been asked. So why could there be bias? “temp4mortgages” claims her ex-husband refinanced five times and was never asked by his lender for his divorce paperwork.